New Record in Drag Racing History

mopar68 · 04-01-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Toyotakid

It kinda makes me sad that there is so much hostility toward the newer technology. (FWD cars). I have been able to come run with you guys this year and have been having a great time. I grew up a muscle car fan and was Mopar all the way but I got an opportunty to drive for Toyota 5 years ago and I have not regretted it. The technology and design behind a 158 c.i. normally aspirated front wheel drive car running 9.60's @ over 140 is pretty darn cool. The thought and innovation of these cars is like the old days of the hot rod cars back in the "golden days". I also have noticed that the average age of the stock and super stock racer is getting up there and if NHRA does not embrace the new generation and the cars they are hot rodding right now there will be no more grass roots in 5-7 years ... Hell, it took me over a year just to get NHRA to let me run with you guys, don't get me sarted on my initial index compared to everyone else ...

Just because something is "newer" doesn't necessarily make it better, cooler-looking/sounding, etc.

M68

NewHemi · 04-01-2010, 03:34 PM

Hey Art,

Losing consistency is bad enough, but when I first read it, I thought you said the O2 sensor would make you lose "consciousness"!

Now that would be real bad...

David
The New Hemi Guy

art leong · 04-01-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NewHemi

Hey Art,

Losing consistency is bad enough, but when I first read it, I thought you said the O2 sensor would make you lose "consciousness"!

Now that would be real bad...

David
The New Hemi Guy

Only if you beat yourself with it as you go down the track. LOL LOL

Ed Wright · 04-02-2010, 03:03 PM

Art is correct. The computer DOES NOT make spark adjustments going down the track. It will only make fueling adjustments going down the track if you put it in closed loop, which does not work well. I have yet to see one run as well at WOT or as consistently, in closed loop. They also do not make diagnosing a problem easier, data loggers do. Many carbureted cars now have data loggers.

Is "changing jets" or the timing easier with an EFI car? Sure.

04-01-2010, 03:34 PM	#2
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New Record in Drag Racing History Hey Art, Losing consistency is bad enough, but when I first read it, I thought you said the O2 sensor would make you lose "consciousness"! Now that would be real bad... David The New Hemi Guy

04-02-2010, 03:03 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: New Record in Drag Racing History Art is correct. The computer DOES NOT make spark adjustments going down the track. It will only make fueling adjustments going down the track if you put it in closed loop, which does not work well. I have yet to see one run as well at WOT or as consistently, in closed loop. They also do not make diagnosing a problem easier, data loggers do. Many carbureted cars now have data loggers. Is "changing jets" or the timing easier with an EFI car? Sure. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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